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March 23, 2022 · Airplane Factory Pty Sling LSA · N863SL
Torrance, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Torrance, CA
Aircraft
Airplane Factory Pty Sling LSA (2019)
Tail Number
N863SL
Operator
Aviation Financial
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA135
The flight instructor of the airplane reported that, during an instructional flight with a student flight instructor, he purposely “flared too much and a little too high.” The intent was for the student flight instructor to correct; however, he did not intervene. The flight instructor added full power to abort the landing when the airplane encountered a shift from a headwind to a right quartering tailwind and the airplane drifted to the right. While maneuvering the airplane to stay over the runway, the left aileron struck a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an aborted landing due to a wind shift, which resulted in an impact with a runway sign.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor of the airplane reported that, during an instructional flight with a student flight instructor, he purposely “flared too much and a little too high.” The intent was for the student flight instructor to correct; however, he did not intervene. The flight instructor added full power to abort the landing when the airplane encountered a shift from a headwind to a right quartering tailwind and the airplane drifted to the right. While maneuvering the airplane to stay over the runway, the left aileron struck a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 PDT
Nearest AirportZamperini Field Airport (0nm N)
Runway29L
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirplane Factory Pty Sling LSA
Tail NumberN863SL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Financial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912IS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 36 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time10:47
Weather SourceWFAC